Location & Surroundings
Downs is a second-order administrative division in Manchester, Jamaica with 2,103 inhabitants, at 260 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bull Savannah, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kingston is 83 km to the east. The nearest airport is Sangster International Airport, 71 km away.
Basic Data
- Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
- a subdivision of a first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
17° 57' 0" N, 77° 34' 23" W
- Elevation DEM: 260 m
- Timezone America/Jamaica
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,103
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Dollar (JMD)
- Phone Prefix ++1-876
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:59
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.73 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.1 | 1.0 | 36 | 81 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 38 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.7 | 56 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 5.2 | 133 | 57 | 1,013.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 429.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 2.3 | 63 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 1.58 / 1.73 | 100 | 210.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.9 | 76 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 66 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 8.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 6.2 | 133 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.7 | 2.0 | 99 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 100 | 304.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 46 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 80 | 76 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 6.2 | 148 | 55 | 1,011.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 87 | 693.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.5 | 2.2 | 101 | 81 | 1,012.6 | 1.66 / 1.72 | 80 | 402.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Downs?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 31.0 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 429 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Downs today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Downs?
Local time is 01:59. Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Downs?
Downs is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Downs?
Population about 2,103.
What is the elevation of Downs?
DEM 260 m.
Where is Downs located?
It is at 17.95004, -77.57313 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Downs in?
It is in Jamaica.